South Korea
The Republic of Korea (South Korea) maintains a democratic system of governance in which most civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights are generally respected and upheld. Persistent abuse against more vulnerable parts of the population is common, including widespread discrimination and sexual harassment of women, as well as discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, racial and ethnic minorities, and foreign migrants and refugees. The government also retains draconian criminal defamation laws and sweeping intelligence and national security laws have been used to suppress speech critical of the government and business interests.
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The US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Annex 22-B: A Missed Opportunity on Workers’ Rights in North Korea
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In Praise of Competitive UN Elections
Member Countries Can Keep Abusive Governments Off Important UN Bodies
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Little to Cheer for in South Korea on International Women’s Day
Government Should Address Dire State of Women’s Rights
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South Korea Court Recognizes Equal Benefits for Same-Sex Couple
Ruling Finds Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
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South Korea Cancels Plans to Update Definition of Rape
Nonconsensual Sex is Rape Under International Standards
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Hong Kong Seeks to Redefine Human Rights in South Korea
Seoul Should Denounce Punishments of Those Playing Protest Song at Rugby Finals
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South Korea Investigates Forcible Return of Two North Koreans
Inquiry Should be Credible, Impartial, Independent
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